Join the conversation about preventing falls
Did you know that the number one reason people are hospitalized due to an injury in Northern Health is the result of a fall? A fall can be a serious injury, particularly if the person is 65 years or o...
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Six things you might not know about Northern Health dietitians
Six things you might not know about Northern Health dietitians As a profession, dietitians are often misunderstood to be the kale-eating and dessert-shaming food police – but that just isn’t th...
Celebrating pharmacy in Northwest BC
March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month, and we are celebrating the pharmacists, technicians, assistants, and administrative staff that serve across our Northern Health region. Pharmacy professionals do ...
Connecting with a registered dietitian in Northern BC
Dietitians are essential members of the health care team, and provide nutrition care to individuals of any age based on their individual health needs. They work in a variety of areas within the health...
Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday, February 22
Pink Shirt Day Every year on the last Wednesday of February, pink shirts are worn as part of a movement “to create a more kind, inclusive world, by raising awareness and funds for anti-bullying i...
What's in your COVID-19 toolkit? Vaccination is your best protection
As COVID-19 restrictions have eased across British Columbia, many are wondering what they can personally do to protect themselves, and the health of those around them. Northern Health board member ...
Advance Care Planning takes the guesswork out of your care
If you can’t speak for yourself, Advance Care Planning takes the guesswork out of your care Advanced care planning (ACP) tools are very important in health care. When put in place correctly, they...
